Breeding and Young Horse Program Manager

Spruce Meadows; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier equestrian facility in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Manager for their Breeding and Young Horse Program. The ideal candidate will have experience working with broodmares, foals, and young horses under the age of 3, as well as team management skills. This full-time position includes health benefits and on-site housing, requiring a commitment to the care and development of each horse through a horse-centred approach.

Benefits

Health benefits

On-site staff housing

Qualifications

• Experience working with broodmares, foals, and young horses (under 3 years).
• Experience managing a team of people.
• Knowledge of horse nutrition and veterinary care at different growth stages.
• Dedication to the care and development of each horse as they grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Breeding and Young Horse Program.
• Work with broodmares, foals, and young horses under the age of 3.
• Manage a team of people to ensure high standards of care and development for each horse.
• Uphold a horse-centred approach to handling and training.
• Ensure appropriate nutrition and veterinary care for horses at various growth stages.
• Collaborate with the Competition Horse Program as needed.

Skills

Experience working with broodmares, foals, and young horses

Team management experience

Knowledge of horse nutrition

Knowledge of veterinary care

Job description

Overview

Horse Program

The Spruce Meadows Breeding and Young Horse Program is actively looking for a new Manager. The successful candidate will have experience working with broodmares, foals, and young horses under the age of 3, as well as experience managing a team of people. The program uses a horse-centred approach to handling and training. Team members must be dedicated to the care and development of each horse as they grow through the program. The successful candidate will also be knowledgeable about horse nutrition and veterinary care at various stages of growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Breeding and Young Horse Program.
• Work with broodmares, foals, and young horses under the age of 3.
• Manage a team of people to ensure high standards of care and development for each horse.
• Uphold a horse-centred approach to handling and training.
• Ensure appropriate nutrition and veterinary care for horses at various growth stages.
• Collaborate with the Competition Horse Program at Spruce Meadows as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with broodmares, foals, and young horses (under 3 years).
• Experience managing a team of people.
• Knowledge of horse nutrition and veterinary care at different growth stages.
• Dedication to the care and development of each horse as they grow.

Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position with health benefits.
• On-site staff housing available.

How to Apply

All Spruce Meadows employees are expected to demonstrate and uphold the Spruce Meadows Mission Statement.

APPLYING

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to:

Spruce Meadows

RE: Breeding Program Position

Email: [e-mail]